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PK08 YRY

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,409 mi
Last recorded231,409 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 YRY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 231,409 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 231,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 226,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 219,227 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 219,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 199,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2017 199,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 171,627 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 171,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,833 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 38,979 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,166 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PK08 YRY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK08 YRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK08 YRY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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